8 simply gorgeous wedding venues in Edinburgh 2024
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Scotland’s beautiful capital is always an excellent location for your wedding day.
Whether you’re set on a city wedding, or one located just outside the hustle and bustle, there are venues to suit all kinds of budgets and gatherings.
If you’re staying central, the Old Town is filled with history and charm, meanwhile the Lothian countryside is so close, with gorgeous castles galore!
With so many transport routes, it’s also the perfect place to do some pre or post-wedding day celebrating in the many and varied restaurants and bars while you’re there.
So, read on to see some of the fabulous Edinburgh venues where you can hold your special day …
Beautiful Broxmouth Courtyard, with its elegant finishes and rustic charm is a purpose-built, exclusive use venue located in the grounds of Broxmouth Park Estate. The venue provides a luxury setting for weddings, and comes with its own private chef team, in place to deliver exquisite wedding dining options.
It is gorgeous all year round, with original features such as exposed stonework offering a backdrop for a blissful spring or summer celebration or an ambient and cosy gathering.
The rustic grounds, as well as the wider estate’s private woodland, parkland and a secluded loch are ideal spots to capture some magical wedding day pictures.
When the celebrations are over, there are several beautiful self-catering cottages on site where they can bed down for the night, with room for up to 46 guests. Plus the newly-refurbished South Lodge, complete with a hot tub on the decked terrace! Who’s in?
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.You’ve got to love a castle wedding and celebrations at Carlowrie Castle just outside Edinburgh are always a spectacular event.
The dedicated team look after their couples every step of the way, offering unique and luxurious wedding packages that are bespoke and tailored to their needs.
It’s obvious why couples fall head over heels for Carlowrie’s fairytale setting. Built in 1852, the historic castle has an idyllic walled garden and 32 acres of perfectly manicured grounds.
The castle can cater for up to 100 guests, giving you the use of all the ground floor rooms (including the serene Orangery).
For larger gatherings, choose the stunning marquee which is set within the castle grounds and seats up to 275 guests for dining and 450 for the evening reception. It even has chandeliers and colour-changing lights for a classy night of dancing.
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Restoration Yard is the quintessential space for a dream wedding, the venue is a gorgeous 18th century restored stables, perfectly blending the modern with the charm and rustic of the old. Nestled in the heart of Dalkeith Country Park, just outside of Edinburgh, the historic Orangery and courtyard provide the perfect backdrop for a truly unique wedding.
RY weddings are entirely bespoke. Everything is tailored to the specific wishes of the wedding couple, allowing them to really make their day their way. From traditional three-course menus to relaxed BBQ menus, beautifully unique weddings, that are just a little bit different, are guaranteed.
Couples work closely with a dedicated wedding coordinator, who is with them every step of the way. This help removes all the stress of wedding planning so they can relax and enjoy their journey. Restoration Yard isn’t just a wedding venue, it’s a lovely support system for their couples.
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Unusual Venues of Edinburgh is an award-winning collection of three of the most spectacular, exclusive use wedding venues that you will find anywhere in the UK.
The Caves, The Rowantree and Marlin’s Wynd are situated right in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and are nestled in the depths of the 18th Century South Bridge.
The venues are entirely unique and unlike any other – from the moment you walk through the door you will be blown away.
The modern facilities are blended perfectly into the old features of the venues, providing an unforgettable atmosphere and giving you the romantic and exclusive day that you have been dreaming of.
All three venues have a special place in Scottish history – from the rumoured hunting ground of the notorious Burke and Hare, to the spiritual home of the Oyster Club of the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Housed in the India Buildings on picturesque Victoria Street a stone’s throw from the Royal Mile, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has opulent spaces to suit every gathering, marrying its Victorian architecture perfectly with distinctive, contemporary design.
The stunning Greyfriars Hall, a former medieval church, oozes romance and is the perfect space for an intimate ceremony, complete with candles and ambient lighting to create the most magical setting. Seating up to 100 guests, with several configurations available, the space is steeped in history dating back to the mid to late 19th Century.
And, if you’re looking for something to do before the ‘I do’s’, enjoy pre-wedding festivities in one of our fabulous social spaces or throw an elegant dinner that will leave your guests hungry for the main event, all while soaking up some Edinburgh Old Town charm.
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Winton Castle is a venue steeped in history, blending the grandeur of a palace and castle with the intimacy of a family home. Winton calls it ‘intimacy on a grand scale’!
This romantic Scottish Renaissance castle is a hidden gem surrounded by mature gardens, deep in the tranquil East Lothian countryside, just 30 minutes from Edinburgh city centre and the airport.
When it comes to planning and hosting weddings, the team has more than 20 years of experience. It has also recently created two new bedrooms with en-suite facilities to increase the castle’s overnight capacity to 20. Located on the top floor, the views are truly spectacular.
By limiting the number of weddings held each year, it ensures Winton Castle remains something of a well-kept secret.
From a fully bespoke wedding with entertaining activities and accommodation for up to 50 to tried and tested wedding packages, this beautiful venue can do it all, as well as outdoor ceremonies in the colourful gardens. Activities for your guests include mini Highland Games, clay pigeon shooting with Scotland’s 24-times champion, falconry displays and whisky or champagne tastings.
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This beautiful 18th Century villa set in the outskirts of Edinburgh was the home of the Dalrymple family for several centuries, and has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland since 1997.
Careful conservation techniques have frozen the property in time, preserving the house as it was when it was acquired by the Trust.
The house and the wider estate tell the fascinating story of over 300 years of history, and over the centuries, Newhailes has played host to royalty, politicians and major figures of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Newhailes offers unique, intimate wedding ceremonies, either within the beautiful upper vestibule of the house or in the stunning front lawn area. It is also surrounded by acres of peaceful woodland and parkland, with the beautiful glasshouse in the grounds available to hire.
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This grand 18th-century town house was at the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town development and is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
Located in Edinburgh’s prestigious West End, The Georgian House is an ideal location for intimate weddings of up to 50 guests. Sip champagne in the Drawing Room, surrounded by beautiful paintings, and admire the magnificent views over Charlotte Square Gardens before dining in one of the city’s top restaurants.
Admire the stunning collections of period furniture, paintings, porcelain, silver and glass, and gain a fascinating insight into both the upstairs and downstairs elements of 18th Century society.
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